Please see link to swab guide under additional information section
If Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma urealyticum testing is indicated a second swab needs to be taken.
Aliquot Instructions
Transport to Lab
Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
Additional Referral/Aliquot Information
Cervix swab in transport medium.Do NOT refrigerate
Test Method
If cervical swab alone received - gram stain, culture.
If cervical swab is received along with a vaginal swab - culture only.
Non-Funded Test Cost
$28.46 (Exclusive of GST)
Billing Code
2156
If received with a vaginal swab, only cultured for gonorrhoea.